Hematocrit Measurement Flashcards
0
Q
Hematocrit percent formula
A
L1/L2 x 100
Where L1 = height of red cell column in mm
L2 = height of the whole blood specimen in mm
1
Q
Allows the measurement of the length of the column of red cells and that of whole blood
A
Fine arithmetic graph
Millimeter ruler
2
Q
Other tern for molding clay
A
Plastecin
4
Q
Hematocrit normal range
A
35-47%
5
Q
What is hematocrit?
A
It is the proportion of the volume of red cells to the volume of whole blood.
5
Q
Centrifuge the tube for ______
A
15 minutes
6
Q
Makes calculation of RBC indices possible
A
Determination of hemoglobin concentration and red cell count
7
Q
Fill the tube to _____
A
at least 5 cm
8
Q
Used to differentiate certain types of anemia
A
RBC indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC)
